Thomas Fortmann (09/04/1951), a Swiss composer. He was born in Bern. 1970 – 1985 resident in the southern part of Switzerland, Ascona; 1985 – 2000 resident in Tuscany, Italy; now mainly in Costa Rica; 1967 Composition Israel – a song successful world wide. 1967 – 1977 recorded publication of over 100 Pop Songs in 27 countries.